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For
those acquainted with Tarot decks, you might be certainly aware of the use of
layouts for the way the cards should be spread, being the "Celtic
Cross" layout one of the most widely used. This layout works at its best
when used to seek answers for specific questions.

While conceiving and designing the “Wisdom of The Woods”™ Oracle Deck I
perceived it would be useful to employ an specific layout in order to spread the
cards, and soon realized that it should be associated with the “Wheel” motif,
so common not only on Druidry, and Pagan beliefs and rituals, but also with
sacred stone circles, magic circles, mandalas, the Medicine Wheel, or even the
sacred hoop.

It is the symbolic cycle of birth-death-rebirth found throughout nature, and
also within our own spiritual and personal growth. Its turning reminds us that
all of what had happened before, will happen once again.

Therefore, and being quite related to Nature itself, I decided to create a
circular design for our sacred play representing the never ending cycle of
life. As Celtic labyrinths with no beginning and no end… a sacred circle of
life present on Druidry and linked to the four elements and four directions, being
the cairn at the center represented in this case by the fifth element: the
soul. For our divination purposes I decided to choice the Five fold system
which I believe it is the most suitable since it considers the “Spirit/Soul” at
the Center of the Four, joining them all and creating a balanced, and unified
empowerment.

You may also spread one and only card and lay it down on the Center of the
board to gain insights about a present problem or event .

Though I am not a confessed Wiccan, while in the creative process I realized it
was certainly quite powerful and mystical to assign three cardinal points to
the Triple Goddess (Maiden/Mother/Crone) and one to the Green Man (as a male
deity counterpart).

You will need to cast nine cards, which should be read as a whole, although in
some cases you may find the answer on one or more placement spots. I say as a
whole because the Wheel shows the obstacles, problems, and imbalances present
on our everyday life.

The
layout is done in two steps: the first four cards are spread clockwise and the
second four counter-clockwise, being the last and most precious card the
central one, because it is related to our soul, and will show us the principal
learning related to our concerns.

With dedicated time and practice, you will be able to make a final and
inclusive conclusion which resumes the overall oracle aspects of the "Wisdom
of the Woods"™ decks and Wheel Board. Always be true to yourself and
follow your intuition.

Remember
that this baggage of ancient knowledge will assist you not only in your
reflections and meditations, but also will help you to explore your inner soul
and find out the balance in harmony and connection with Mother Earth.

Moreover you will find it useful for clearing up your mind regarding certain
moments and events in your life. Regaining your balance and strength, you will
certainly find yourself more reflexive upon the faults and fears that threaten
us.

Even though you may use this oracle for your own sake, it is quite important
for you to develop your inner intuitions and your empathy abilities in order to
help querents. With a correct reading of the guidelines it will be more easy
for the querent to apply them for his private benefit.

I do firmly believe that Divination is our personal journey to the Otherworld,
it is our personal contact with Nature Sprites and Deities who will surely
guide us through the correct options, and warn us from negative events in our
lives. With the help of course of our Ancestors, who are certainly aware of how
the past affects our future in this life.

Follow now your journey of awakening infused by the ogham kennings and wisdom
of the trees... Learn about the divination meanings, create a sacred place of
your own, and you will then comprehend the magickal reason why the cards are
displayed on this way... listen to their luminous message flowing with harmony
directly from the source....

Related Sources:

The featured Wheel Board artwork belongs to theWISDOM OF THE WOODS™ - Celtic Tree Oracle - ,a
singular set of Decks and Wheel Board, I designed for this
divination system developed as a compendium of kennings and
symbolisms taken from the Ogham Tree alphabet, Druidry, and Celtic
lore.

The Luar Na Lubre Connection

"Uah Lua"

Luca Tarlazzi - Ilustrator

Il Druido Bianco

Try Dyn ynt Gogyfurdd,Brenin, Telynior, a Bardd.Tair unben gerdd y dydd,Prydu, Canu Telyn, a dywedyd Cyfarwyddyd.Three men of equal rank,a King, a Harpist, a Bard.Three essences of the song, to versify, to play the harp, to recite history.